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Lee Congerton follows Brendan Rodgers to Leicester as head of recruitment

Last Updated: 11/05/19 11:52am

Lee Congerton is linking up again with Brendan Rodgers at Leicester

Leicester have appointed Celtic's head of recruitment Lee Congerton to the same role in a move that reunites him with Brendan Rodgers.

Congerton was being considered for the role of sporting director at Celtic Park, and Sky Sports News understands he also had offers from a number of clubs in Europe, but the 45-year-old has decided instead to work again with Rodgers.

It is a move that will further anger Celtic supporters, who voiced their animosity towards Rodgers when he left the club when they were on the verge of an historic Treble-Treble.

Brendan Rodgers will be working with Congerton for a third time following spells at Chelsea and Celtic

Congerton had been linked with a move to Anderlecht, while two MLS clubs also tried to hire the Scottish Champions' highly-rated chief talent spotter.

The Welshman first worked with Brendan Rodgers at Chelsea in 2005. He was appointed chief scout by then director of football Frank Arnesen, with Rodgers acting as reserve-team coach.

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Brendan Rodgers believes Danny Simpson can continue playing at the highest level after leaving Leicester when his contract expires this summer

Brendan Rodgers believes Danny Simpson can continue playing at the highest level after leaving Leicester when his contract expires this summer

After similar roles at Hamburg and Sunderland, Congerton joined up with Rodgers at Celtic two years ago.

He has been credited with bringing a host of talented young players to Celtic Park including Odsonne Edouard, Timothy Weah and Oliver Ntcham.

A statement on Celtic's website says: "Everyone at Celtic would like to thank Lee for his contribution to the club and we wish him the very best for the future.